Vietnam tourism is not only attractive because of the natural landscapes but also because of the ancient towns that contain many beautiful cultural features of the indigenous people. When mentioning the ancient town, many people will immediately think of Hoi An or Hanoi, but that is not enough. Vietnam also has the ancient town of Dong Van .

Where is Dong Van ancient town?

Formed from the beginning of the 20th century until now, Dong Van ancient town is located in Dong Van town, Dong Van district, Ha Giang province. This is the place where many ethnic groups of Mong, Hoa, Tay, Dao, Nung, Kinh live. Coming to Dong Van ancient town , you will have the opportunity to experience many different cultures.

A corner of Dong Van ancient town.@shutterstock

The houses in Dong Van ancient town are hundreds of years old, built with similar architectural styles. Most of them are two-story houses with yin-yang tiled roofs. Overall, Dong Van ancient town is a harmonious combination of Vietnamese culture and Chinese architecture.

Ideal time to travel to Dong Van ancient town

The climate in Dong Van ancient town is quite cool and pleasant all year round, so visitors can come here to travel at any time of the year. In winter, it will be a bit cold, but experiencing winter in Dong Van ancient town is also very interesting.

In addition, you can also choose to go to Dong Van ancient town from early October to November, this is the buckwheat flower season in Ha Giang. You will both explore Dong Van ancient town and admire the scent of the brilliant flower fields.

A check-in corner at the Old Quarter cafe that you should not miss when coming to Dong Van.@mia.vn

How to get to Dong Van ancient town

For tourists in the Northern provinces, traveling to Dong Van ancient town is quite easy because there are many passenger buses or you can travel here by motorbike.

For tourists in the Central and Southern regions, the best option is to book a flight to Hanoi. Then from Hanoi, travel to Dong Van ancient town . Booking a flight at Traveloka, tourists will get many benefits such as ticket price notifications, quick flight schedule changes, refunds when canceling tickets and airport transfers.

Once you arrive in Hanoi, you can take a bus to Ha Giang from major bus stations in the capital such as My Dinh, Yen Nghia, Luong Yen, Gia Lam. From Ha Giang City, there are two popular options for tourists: renting a motorbike or renting a bus to get to Dong Van ancient town .

What is attractive about Dong Van ancient town tourism?

Take a walk around Dong Van ancient town

Dong Van Old Quarter is not too large, you can spend a morning walking around the streets to see the ancient houses. The oldest house here was built in 1860 by Mr. Luong Huy Ngo.

Some houses in Dong Van Old Quarter are decorated with lanterns in front of the door. When walking around here, you can also chat with the extremely friendly locals to learn more about their lives. If you want to go inside to visit, you need to ask the homeowner’s permission first!

The neighborhood leans against the cliff.@tuyengiao.hagiang.gov.vn

Surrounding Dong Van ancient town are rolling mountains and lush green vegetation. In the morning, when the first rays of sunlight penetrate the mountain range, shining down on each roof, it creates a peaceful and poetic scene for Dong Van ancient town .

Explore the market in Dong Van ancient town

The market is built with 3 rows of houses forming a U shape right in the center of Dong Van ancient town . This is where the ethnic people here buy and sell and exchange goods. In addition, Dong Van ancient market is also a place where young men and women come to meet and find lovers.

Goods at the market are very diverse.@suutam

When you come to the market in Dong Van ancient town , you will see many local people in beautiful colorful costumes. Here you can find souvenirs, especially handicrafts. In addition, spices and Ha Giang specialties are also easily purchased in this market.

Culinary experience in Dong Van ancient town

It would be a mistake to visit Dong Van ancient town without experiencing the cuisine of the local people. The unique dishes here that you must try are bamboo rice, smoked buffalo meat, five-color sticky rice, thang co…

Five-color sticky rice is cooked from completely natural ingredients.@mia.vn

Enjoy delicious food and drink a little wine will definitely give you a wonderful experience when traveling to Dong Van ancient town.

Thang Co is a dish that is extremely loved by local people.@chiecthiavang.com

Dong Van Ancient Town still has many interesting things waiting for you to discover. Only when you come here can you fully feel the scenery, people and cuisine here. What are you waiting for? Quickly book a flight ticket at Traveloka to come to the poetic land of Dong Van Ancient Town , there are many super attractive incentive programs waiting for you.